Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Queen Of The Big Hurt
Macy Gray Lyrics
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We got drunk of moet
And we laughed untill I cried
Told you I just broken heart
The last one that I loved
And you swore I'd be yours and you were right
And the guards go down
And we really see
Who we are
And what we need
And we walking out
Up on me
Big hurt melt down
Heartbreak
You say I'm the queen of it
But last time
Around
I was with the king of it
The Big hurt
And I'm down
Give me time to heal from it
'Cause I know
I could be good to you
The lyrics to Macy Gray's "Queen Of The Big Hurt" describe a tumultuous relationship that started out with a night of heavy drinking and laughter. The singer reveals that she was recently heartbroken by someone she loved, and the person she's now with assures her that he will be different. As they spend more time together, they begin to lower their guards and truly see each other. However, the singer is plagued by memories of her previous relationship and the "big hurt" that came with it. She acknowledges that she has a tendency to attract heartbreak, but she also believes that she could be good to her new partner if she's given time to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the night that we met
The beginning of our story together is when we first met.
We got drunk of moet
We consumed a lot of Moet & Chandon champagne and became intoxicated.
And we laughed untill I cried
We found ourselves laughing uncontrollably to the point where I was moved to tears.
Told you I just broken heart
I opened up to you and shared that I just experienced a heartbreak.
The last one that I loved
This person was the last person I loved before I met you.
And you swore I'd be yours and you were right
You promised that I would be yours and you were correct in making that prediction.
Two moths and the truth began
After two months had passed, the truth of who we are and what we need started to reveal itself.
And the guards go down
Our emotional defenses started to soften and lower.
And we really see
We began to see each other without any preconceived notions or illusions.
Who we are
We finally understood our true selves and what motivates us.
And what we need
We realized what we needed to be happy and fulfilled.
And we walking out
We start to leave behind old habits and patterns.
Up on me
We moved forward together.
Big hurt melt down
The severe pain and heartbreak I experienced finally dissolved.
Heartbreak
The agony and emotional trauma that I suffered through.
You say I'm the queen of it
You believe I'm someone who has experienced a lot of heartbreak and emotional pain in my past relationships.
But last time
My last experience with heartbreak.
Around
Before I met you.
I was with the king of it
At that time, I was with someone who hurt me more than anyone else has.
The Big hurt
The pain and heartbreak that I have experienced throughout my life.
And I'm down
I am feeling low and sad right now, but I will eventually recover.
Give me time to heal from it
I need time to recover from my past experiences and fully heal before moving forward in our relationship.
'Cause I know
I am aware that I have the potential to love you and be happy with you.
I could be good to you
I am capable of treating you well and offering you the love you deserve.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MACY GRAY, JASON STAEHLER HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pamela. Nam
This girl has something to say and the voice to say it! There will never be another Macy Gray! In a few decades they will finally name her greatest of all time, and indict her to the hall of fame! She has already become imperial. Thank you Macy for being and sharing yourself! XXXOOO
Amanda Burke
Whis listening to this album in 2022 IV Always loved macy she will always be the best so Talented ❤❤❤❤
HereForTheNostalgia
This proves Macy's musical mastery!!! This song is worthy of a mass orchestra, pyrotechnics, and sold out arenas!!!
#MacyGray #TheWay #QOTBH
Danielle Rameau
People sleeping on her
Mirasol Aguila 'The Singing Painter'
Miss you Macy Gray, You have such a unique voice. ❤️
latasha covington
I am in love with this song!
L. WALKER
Simply perfect
MrShaunsk
'Gimme time to heal from it".
A wasted masterpiece, for the wasted.
Pure Soul.
Julie Nelson
You the greatest Macy Gray
melinda
great one